Force and Accuracy Throws by Older Adults: II
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Kathleen Williams, Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Older adults were tested to clarify findings of an earlier examination of
movement responses to shifting task requirements (Williams et al., 1993).
Eleven participants (average age = 77 years) were evaluated on form and
velocity as they performed overarm throws for force and accuracy. Significant
gender and force-accuracy differences occurred for resultant velocity. Although
no statistically significant differences occurred for force-accuracy
comparisons of movement form, there were trends toward change in most
movement components. Additionally, many individuals displayed change in
one or more components as they shifted from force to accuracy throws.
Results of this study point to the importance of examining developmental
status and task requirements simultaneously.
Force and Accuracy Throws by Older Adults: II
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 1996, 4, 194-202
- Language: English
- Date: 1996
- Keywords
- Developmental sequences, Aging, Motor development